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The Islamic World
Series examining the inventions of ancient civilisations. Adam Hart-Davis builds and tests some of the most extraordinary inventions from the early Islamic World.
Series examining the innovations and inventions of ancient civilisations. Adam Hart-Davis builds and tests some of the most extraordinary inventions from the early Islamic World. From soap to torpedoes and from water pumps to windmills Adam shows the lasting effect the Islamic world has left on the technology we use today. Also, reporter Amani Zain tells us the stories behind the golden age of Islamic discovery.
Last on
Wed 23 Jan 200810:30
BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
Broadcast
- Wed 23 Jan 200810:30BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
